Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Prunus virginiana
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Pelargonium
In German
Chokecherry
Pelargonium
In French
Chokecherry
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Pelargonium
In Greek
Chokecherry
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
pelargônio
In Polish
Chokecherry
Pelargonium
In Latin
chokecherry
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Pelargonium
Season and care of Chokecherry and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Pelargonium Physical Information
Chokecherry and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Pelargonium are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Pelargonium
Care of Chokecherry and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.